Question

A semi circle sits on top of a rectangle to form the figure below. Find the area and perimeter.

Answer 1

Area: --= 38.13 sq. inches

Perimeter:= 4th option /-= solution

Explanation:

Square: 4*6=24

Semi-circle: A=Pi*radius^2/2 =

24+3^2pi/2=

24+4.5*3.14

= 3rd or 4th option

6+4+4+6+3.14=23.14

Answer 2

To find the area and perimeter, we have to divide the whole figure in two parts: